Thriving Through the Arts.

Arts In Reach empowers teenage girls and gender expansive youth ages 11 to 22 through inclusive, creative community.

AIR is a Safe Space

We value inclusivity and kindness over competition and status. AIR is a supportive community where teens feel safe to express their authentic selves and take on challenges through the arts.

AIR Creates Opportunities

We believe all teens should have opportunities to thrive through the arts as a means of overcoming challenges and becoming self-reliant adults. Our programs are accessible, diverse, and allow teens to lead and grow.

98%

of AIR participants graduate from high school

75%

of AIR participants pursue post-secondary education

50%+

of AIR alumni volunteer in their communities.

News and Insights

AIR’s Spring 2024 Programs

AIR’s Spring 2024 Programs

Explore a spring filled with creativity through visual arts, performance, and sustainable fashion programs in Portsmouth, NH! Keep checking our website or follow us on social media for more program updates throughout the season. World of Wonder II (Ages 11 - 18)...

Chronicles of Creativity: Recapping AIR’s Fall + Winter Programs

Chronicles of Creativity: Recapping AIR’s Fall + Winter Programs

Our fall and winter of 2023 was filled with laughter, friendships, and, of course, ART! We visited theatres across the Seacoast to witness the power of live performances, and created our own original artwork along the way. From crafting disguises to writing poetry, we...

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